Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Open Knee Leg Raise on a Chair.
A unilateral seated exercise performed on a chair where one knee is raised while simultaneously rotating outward (opening), engaging the glutes, hip abductors, and outer thighs. It improves hip mobility and glute activation in a comfortable seated position.
The Seated Open Knee Leg Raise on a Chair is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
